Brian Stephen Howser (February 8, 1975 – August 18, 1998),[3][2] known by his ring name Shane Shamrock, was an American professional wrestler best known for his time Maryland Championship Wrestling.

Howser died at the age of 23 on August 18, 1998, after being fatally shot by police during an altercation at his Glen Burnie, Maryland, home.

Officers were responding to a 9-1-1 call from his girlfriend after Howser allegedly threatened to stab her with a kitchen knife.

Howser was then shot and killed by responding officers after refusing to drop the weapon.

[5] He was posthumously named "The Lifetime MCW Light Heavyweight Champion"[1] with the organization retiring the title a month after his death.